Christian Baptism
Scholarly review of controversies over Christian baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Argues moderation, examines infant baptism via Old Testament analogies, and defends open communion.
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Christian Baptism
Review of The People’s Right Defended
Review of ‘The People’s Right Defended’ defending Protestant access to Scripture and critiquing Roman Catholic claims—papal supremacy and withholding Scriptures from the laity.
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Suggestions in Vindication of the Temperance Society
Table of contents and essays from the Biblical Repertory (Jan 1831) featuring a review on Scripture inspiration, guidance for prayer meetings, and a moral defense of total abstinence (temperance).
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The Duty, the Benefits, and the Proper Method of Religious Fasting
Samuel Miller teaches that religious fasting is a divinely‑instituted, occasional duty accompanying prayer and humiliation, detailing its duty, benefits, and proper method.
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The Warrant, Nature, and Duties of the Office of the Ruling Elder
Samuel Miller defends the divine warrant, nature, and duties of the ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church. He surveys scripture, history, qualifications, election and discipline.
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Letter IV on Revivals of Religion
Reflection on revivals of religion: genuine work of the Spirit often accompanied and sometimes marred by human enthusiasm, irregular practices, and repeating historical mistakes.
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Review of The Memoir of the Rev. Joseph Stibbs Christmas
Memoir of Rev. Joseph S. Christmas: his piety, pastoral labors and revival successes; excellence in public prayer, study, and ministerial preparation.
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The Importance of a Thorough and Adequate Course of Preparatory Study for the Holy Ministry
Samuel Miller argues ministers need thorough, prolonged preparatory study—robust academic and theological training is essential for effective pastoral ministry and preaching.
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The Importance of Gospel Truth
Argues that gospel truth, wielded by the Holy Spirit, is God’s ordained instrument for sanctification—beginning in regeneration and producing progressive holiness.
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African Mission
1833 Presbyterian editorial defends doctrinal fidelity and church order against compromising moderation. It critiques Miss Crandall’s persecution and praises Presbyterian preaching.
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Ecclesiastical Polity
Samuel Miller argues the church is a governed, spiritual body under Christ, requiring elders, discipline, and creeds/confessions to preserve doctrine and order.
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Introductory Essay to Charles de Viller’s An Essay on the Spirit and Influence of the Reformation
Argues the Reformation restored justification by faith and freed the Bible, transforming politics, knowledge, and church life. Credits Luther with advancing liberty and learning.
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Letters to Presbyterians, on the Present Crisis in the Presbyterian Church in the United States
Samuel Miller analyzes the early Presbyterian rupture (Old Side vs New Side), the Adopting Act, and how the 1739 revival and questions of piety, learning, and order fueled conflict.
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November 11, 1833 Letter to the Editor of the Revivalist, Nashville, Tenn.
Advocates religious instruction for working men and apprentices; includes Newton quotes and a snow-storm poem. Examines Synod of Philadelphia’s actions on presbytery and appeals.
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October 14, 1833 Letter
Report on the Western Foreign Missionary Society commissioning missionaries to Liberia and Western Africa, with ordinations, farewell services, and appeals for united prayer, support, and urgent evangelism.
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Recommendation to Robert Burns, Memoirs of Rev. Thomas Halyburton
Preface recommending Rev. Thomas Halyburton’s Memoirs: a candid account of conviction, conversion, sanctification, and assured faith. Useful for ministers and candidates.
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Review of Brittan on Episcopacy
1833 review critiques a defence of Protestant Episcopacy, arguing prelatical government fails to secure unity. Also discusses colonization and race origins with reference to Genesis.
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The Dead Speaking
Memoir and funeral sermon on Rev. Joseph W. Barr, a young missionary to Africa. Uses Abel and Scripture to exhort youth to faith, readiness, and missionary zeal.
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The Utility and Importance of Creeds and Confessions (1824)
Samuel Miller argues that written creeds and confessions are indispensable for the visible church’s unity and purity, providing a clear, public test of doctrine and fellowship.
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Introductory Essay to A History of Popery
Introductory essay to History of Popery warning that the Roman Catholic Church (the Papacy) threatens Protestant America by proselytism, superstition, and attacks on civil and religious liberty.
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